Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Five Ways the Infants Survive the Winter Weather

1. We are sure to always bundle up, in style!

2. We have lots of fun using our fingers to create a beautiful piece of art. We enjoy exploring the texture by squeezing the paint in our hands. (Be sure to check our picture out, it's hanging on the wall in our room!)

3. We keep ourselves entertained with a little music.

4. We find a warm place to cuddle up and relax.

5. We take in the great views!

When all else fails, we embrace the elements. Who knew snow could be so fun to play in and so yummy?

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Penny McGaughey

About Penny

Penny is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. Penny has two children and a grandson. She has been working with children for over 20 years. As an infant teacher Penny strives to provide the love and care that infants deserve, while helping them learn through exploration.

The Infant Class

The ratio for the infant class is 1:4. The infant class has a maximum group size of 8 infants.

Highlights:* RIE ApproachSome basic building blocks of the RIE Approach:

Basic trust in the child to be an initiator, an explorer and a self learner.

An environment for the child that is physically safe, cognitively challenging andemotionally nurturing.

Time for uninterrupted play.

Freedom to explore and interact with other infants.

Involvement of the child in all care activities to allow the child to become an active participant rather than a passive recipient.

Sensitive observation of the child inorder to understand his/her needs.

* Keeping in line with the RIE Approach, infants are not confined in any equipment. They are held during feedings, and as much as possible!

* Penny encourages the infants to use basic sign language in addition to spoken words to communicate.

* We provide a private area for mothers to come in and feed their babies.

*Toys are sanitized daily. Toys that have been put into a child's mouth are sanitized immediately.

*Detailed notes about the day (feedings, diapering, napping, and any other important information) are logged on the Infant Daily Sheet. Penny also keeps a journal for each child that is updated and sent home weekly.